Department of Art and Design
Email: ArtandDesign@missouristate.edu
Website: http://art.missouristate.edu
Department Head: Professor Wade S. Thompson, M.F.A.
Faculty (as of July 15, 2011)
Professors: Keith A. Ekstam, M.F.A.; Billie Follensbee, Ph.D.; Judith Fowler, M.F.A.; Sharon R. Harper, M.F.A.; Cedomir Kostovic, M.F.A.; Sarah Perkins, M.F.A.; Eric Pervuhkin, M.F.A.; Gwen Walstrand, M.F.A.; Bruce West, M.F.A.; Vonda Yarberry, M.F.A.
Associate Professors: Jerry Hatch, M.F.A.; Marcus Howell M.F.A.; Kevin Hughes, M.F.A.; Catherine J. Jolivette, Ph.D.; Sean Lyman, M.F.A.; Maria Michalczyk-Lillich, M.F.A.; Duat Vu, M.F.A.; Steve Willis, Ph.D.; Rebecca Ruige Xu, M.F.A.
Assistant Professors: Jimmie Allen, M.F.A.; Jacek Fraczak, M.F.A.; Mitzi Kirkland-Ives, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Snipes, M.F.A.
Senior Instructor: Iwona Duszek, M.F.A.
Instructor: Robin Lowe, M.F.A.
Emeritus Professors: Jay H. Adams, M.S.; Bill H. Armstrong, M.F.A.; Alan H. Brown, M.F.A.; John Careggio, M.F.A.; Dwaine Crigger, M.F.A.; Roman Duszek, M.F.A.; Emma Lane Elkins, M.F.A.; Susanne Ettinger, B.F.A.; Rodney S. Frew, M.F.A.; Tom Kinsey, M.Ed.; David Quick, Ph.D.; Bill Senter, M.A.; Dianne Strickland, Ph.D.; Hugh Yorty, M.F.A.
Accreditation
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) – Art and Design, B.S.Ed. and Secondary Education/Art, M.S.Ed.
Fine Arts Courses
Fine Arts courses are available. Refer to the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements in the specific Degrees, Programs and Requirements section of the catalog for a listing of the courses.
Credit by Examination
Credit by Examination is available. Refer to the Credit by Examination policy in the Academic Regulations section of the catalog.
Program Requirements and Restrictions
General Education Requirements/Restrictions: Candidates for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in the Art and Design Department may not use ART 200, 271, 272, 273, or 274 toward their General Education requirements. Candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in Art and Design are required to take ART 271 or 274 and may count this course toward their General Education requirements.
Waiver of ART 100 Requirement: If an entering freshman feels that his/her art background is strong enough to permit a waiver of ART 100, Two Dimensional Design, application should be made to the Departmental Head. A portfolio will then be submitted, a written examination will be administered, and an interview will be conducted by a faculty committee of three. The waiver examination and an interview is given at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of class each semester. Application forms must be secured from the Art and Design Office prior to the examination date. At that time the student is given further information about the waiver.
Admission Requirements for all Majors: Complete the 12 hours of Foundations courses, ART 100, 101, 115, 215 (only required of majors in Art, Art and Design, and Design); complete any additional admission requirements for selected major (see specific major for listing of additional requirements); submit application for admission to degree program; and receive approval from faculty advisor and Head of the Department of Art and Design.
Graduate Programs
The following graduate programs are available:
Secondary Education with an option in Art (Master of Science in Education).
Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.General Information
Facilities and Resources
Brick City, the Art and Design Complex, is a recently renovated group of historic building in close proximity to the thriving downtown arts community. It contains extensive studio facilities for Two and Three Dimensional Foundations studies, Foundation Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Art Education, and the Brick City Galleries. Student work is displayed within the Brick City facilities throughout the year.
The Art and Design Department has its department offices in the Ellis Fine Arts Building, Room 308. This floor also includes the Visual Resources Collection, a photo critique/lecture room, and facilities for the metals/jewelry courses. On the main (second) floor of Ellis Hall are facilities for ceramics with several kilns and workspaces behind the main building. There is a large lecture room for Art History and Appreciation courses also located on this floor. The fourth floor houses photographic and printmaking studios. Additional studios and classrooms for Photography and Digital Imaging are located in Pummill Hall.
The ground floor of Hill Hall, adjacent to Ellis Hall on the west, houses the foundry. This facility has two large furnaces appropriate for sculpture classes for metal casting.
The Jim D. Morris Center for Continuing Education is the home of the Graphic Design, Illustration, and Computer Animation programs. The fifth floor holds two regularly updated computer labs. Graphic design classes utilize a Mac Lab while a PC Lab is available for computer animation. In addition to the labs, traditional studio areas are available for student work.
The Duane G. Meyer Library maintains an extensive collection of art and design periodicals as well as books relating to art and design history
Brick City Galleries
215 W. Mill St., (417) 836-6794, http://art.missouristate.edu/gallery.php. Exhibitions change monthly during the school year. Each year the exhibition schedule includes shows by distinguished artists and designers from all regions of the country and internationally. Faculty exhibitions are scheduled bi-annually.
Student Exhibition Center, 838 E. Walnut St., (417) 836-6999, http://sec.missouristate.edu. Located near campus on historic Walnut Street and John Q. Hammons Parkway, this converted Victorian two-story building contains exhibitions of student work that change monthly during the school year. Each year the exhibition schedule also includes a Foundations Show and Senior Design Show. Additional shows may vary from year to year.
Majors
Art
Specific Admission Requirements: In addition to completing Foundations courses students must pass the Candidacy Review for BFA in Art. A selection of work from Foundation and Studio Core areas is to be submitted to a committee of the art studio faculty for review during the first semester of the student’s junior year. Student records will be encumbered at sixty hours if the student has not yet filed a degree program. It is the student’s responsibility to apply for the review which is held during the fall and spring semesters. ART 499, Senior Exhibition, may not be taken unless the Candidacy Review has been completed.
Transfer students with more than sixty hours completed must apply for candidacy during their first semester.
- General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
- Major Requirements (75-78 hours)
- Foundations Courses (12 hours): ART 100(3), 101(3), 115(3), 215(3)
- Studio Core (15 hours) – complete five courses with at least one from each of the three groups below:
- Art History (15 hours): ART 271(3), 272(3); and ART 273(3) or 274(3); and ART 480(3) or 484(3); and 3 hours art history elective
- Studio Emphasis (15-21 hours): a minimum of 15 but no more than 21 upper-division (300 level or above) hours in one of the following studio areas:
- Ceramics: Required: ART 312(3), 313(6). Electives: ART 314(3-12), 336(3-9), 399(3-6)
- Computer Animation: Required: ART 330(3), 331(3), 430(3), 431(3). Electives: ART 432(3-6), 399(3-6)
- Digital Arts: ART 310(3-6), 399(3-6), 410(3-6). Electives: ART 330(3), 331(3), 430(3), 431(3) and DES 345(3)
- Drawing: Required: ART 315(3-6), 316(3-9). Electives: ART 399(3-6)
- Metals/Jewelry: Required: ART 322(3), 323(3), 324(3-12). Electives: ART 399(3-6)
- Painting: Required: ART 325(3-6). Electives: ART 326(3-9), 399(3-6), 425(3-9)
- Photography: Electives: ART 354(3-9), 355(3-9), 356(3-9), 357(3-9), 358(3-9), 359(3-9), 399(3-6), 455(3-6)
- Printmaking: Required: ART 342(3-9). Electives: ART 343(3-9), 399(3-6)
- Sculpture: Required: ART 335(3-9). Electives: ART 336(3-9), 399(3-6)
- Senior Exhibition (3 hours): ART 499(3) Presentation of work from areas where the majority of art course work has been taken. This work must evidence the attainment of a level of conceptual and technical maturity judged by a committee of the art studio faculty to meet qualitative standards required for the granting of the BFA in Art.
- Art and Design Electives (9-15 hours): additional courses in studio, design, art history, art education, or aesthetics (PHI 320(3)) outside of the area of emphasis, 9 hours of which must be at or above the 300 level, chosen with approval of advisor, bringing the total number of hours in Art and Design to no fewer than 75. Students with an emphasis in computer animation may use MED 365(3) towards fulfillment of this requirement.
- General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog
Art and Design (Non-Comprehensive)
- General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
- Major Requirements (36 hours)
- Foundations Courses (12 hours): ART 100(3), 101(3), 115(3), 215(3)
- Art History (9 hours): ART 271(3) or 272(3); and 6 hours of art history electives
- Studio Emphasis: a minimum of 6 hours in one of the following studio areas: painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, metals/jewelry or digital imaging
- Art and Design Electives: additional courses in studio, design or art history, chosen with approval of advisor bringing the total number of hours in Art and Design to no fewer than 36
- Minor Required (or second major)
- Specific Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree - see Degrees, Programs and Requirements section of catalog
- General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog
Art and Design (Comprehensive)
(Certifiable grades K-12)
Specific Admission Requirements: In addition to completing Foundations courses students must have a combined GPA (Missouri State and transfer combined) of at least 2.50, GPA in Art and Design of 2.50, "C" or higher in ART 360. Application for admission to the degree program may be made after completion of thirty hours and must be made before sixty hours have been completed or student records will be encumbered. In addition to completing the specific Art and Design requirements, students must also fulfill all the admission requirements as listed under the Teacher Education Program section of this catalog.
- General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
Specific General Education Requirement: ART 271(3) or 274(3) - Major Requirements (60 hours)
- Professional Education courses: ART 401(3), 490(5-6), 491(5-6); and the Professional Education Required Core and Competencies - see Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program and Secondary Education Requirements section of catalog
- General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog
- In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree are required to meet the following grade point average requirements: at least a 2.50 GPA on all course work attempted at all colleges attended; at least a 2.50 GPA in the certificate subject area (major field of study) which includes all courses listed under B; at least a 2.50 GPA in any additional certificate subject area; at least a 2.50 GPA in the professional education courses; and no grade lower than a "C" in all professional education courses. All GPA requirements include both Missouri State and transfer grades.
Art History (Non-Comprehensive)
- General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
- Major Requirements (39 hours)
- Core Courses (18 hours): ART 271(3), 272(3), 273(3), 274(3), 492(3); and any 100 or 200 level studio course (3)
- In consultation with an advisor, complete 21 hours in at least four of the following areas of art history:
- Area I: ART 472(3), 474(3)
- Area II: ART 475(3), 478(3)
- Area III: ART 381(3), 479(3), 480(3), 484(3)
- Area IV: ART 374(3), 382(3)
- Area V: ART 385(3), 485(4)
- Area VI: ART 386(3)
- Area VII: ART 377(3), 378(3), 387(3)
With advisor’s approval, ART 496(3), Special Topics in Art History, may substitute for a course in one of the areas.
- Minor Required (or second major)
- Specific Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree - see Degrees, Programs and Requirements section of catalog
- General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog
Design
Specific Admission Requirements: In addition to completing Foundations courses students must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher in the major and a Missouri State cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 to pass the Advisory Review administered by the Design Program Coordinator in the spring of the freshman year for provisional admission to the program.
In the spring of the sophomore year students must apply for Candidacy Review. A committee of Design faculty will administer this review. A student must submit a portfolio consisting of 12-20 pieces selected from Foundations and Design Core courses including: ART 115 or 215, ART 202, DES 202, 210, 301, 303 and may include additional work chosen with faculty advisement. Students must choose an option at this time: Graphic Design, Illustration, or Graphic Design and Illustration. This is a competitive program—if students are not accepted into the program they may consider repeating courses and/or doing additional work and reapplying for admission the following spring, but acceptance is not guaranteed. Students must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher in the major and an Missouri State cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 to be admitted to candidacy.
Transfer students choosing the BFA in Design must apply for admission to the program. The application with portfolio and transcript must be made to the Design Program Coordinator in the spring semester for admission to the program in the fall. (Students are not encouraged to apply for spring admission.) The Design Program Coordinator in consultation with the Design faculty will review the application with portfolio and transcript. Students must receive permission from the Design Coordinator before enrolling in any Design course. To be admitted to the Design Program transfer students must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher in the major if transferring 12 hours or less in the major, or a GPA of 3.00 or higher in the major if transferring more than 12 hours in the major. All transfer students must have a combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of at least 2.50 to be admitted to the program.
Design Internships (DES 499) for credit may be arranged through the Office of Cooperative Education, and may be used to fulfill art or design electives by design majors. Permission to take an internship for credit must be obtained before the work is done. For more information on how to enroll in DES 499 contact the Design Program Coordinator.
- General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
- Major Requirements (75-90 hours)
- Foundations Courses (12 hours): ART 100(3), 101(3), 115(3), 215(3)
- Design Core (15 hours): ART 202(3), DES 202(3), 210(3), 301(3), 303(3)
- Art History (15 hours): ART 271(3), 272(3); ART 273(3) or 274(3) or 382(3); ART 377(3); and ART 480(3) or 484(3)
- Studio Art (12 hours): ART 225(3), 255(3), 315(3), ART 235(3) or 242(3)
- Professional Design Practicum (3 hours): DES 490(3)
- Complete one of the options below
- Graphic Design (18 hours):
- Illustration (18 hours):
- DES 250(3), 350(3), 452(3)
- Six hours of DES 497(3)-Special Topics in Illustration (may not repeat the same topic)
- Three hours of electives chosen from: Photography-ART 354(3), 355(3), 356(3), 357(3), 358(3); Printmaking-ART 242(3)*, 243(3), 342(3), 343(3); Drawing and Painting-ART 315(3)*, 316(3), 325(3), Digital Imaging-ART 310(3), 410(3);Computer Animation-ART 230(3); Design-DES 345(3), 497(3)-may not be same topic DES 499(3)
* ART 315 and ART 242 cannot be counted both here and toward the Studio Art requirement, however, ART 315 may be repeated.
- Graphic Design and Illustration (33 hours):
- Fifteen hours in Graphic Design: DES 330(3), 331(3), 332(3), 340(3), 430(3)
- Nine hours in illustration: DES 250(3), 350(3), 452(3)
- Six hours of DES 497(3)-Special Topics in Illustration (may not repeat the same topic)
- Three hours of design electives: DES 345(3), 440(3), 497(3)- may not repeat topic already taken, DES 499(3)
- General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog
Electronic Arts (Non-Comprehensive)
This program is offered in conjunction with the Department of Media, Journalism & Film.
Admission Requirements: Preadmission Core Courses: complete 9 hours with a GPA of 3.00 or higher from the following Electronic Arts preadmission core courses before applying to the program: ART 100(3) or 110(3); MED 290(3), MED 365(3); MUS 216(3). Core courses in the student’s chosen option must be completed before applying.
Initial Portfolio Review: Portfolio must include a minimum of two and a maximum of three examples of audio, video, multimedia, and/or computer animation work, with at least one example coming from a core course. Students seeking admission to the Electronic Arts program in the area of Computer Animation Studies must include at least one work from ART 230 or ART 330. Specific guidelines are required for portfolios. See advisor or the Electronic Arts Coordinator for details.
- General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
- Major Requirements (37 hours)
- Core Courses: ART 100(3) or 110(3), ART 300(3); MED 290(3), MED 365(3); ART 498(4) or MED 498(4); MUS 216(3)
- Choose one of the following options (18 hours):
- Audio Studies: See Department of Media, Journalism & Film section of catalog
- Computer Animation Studies: ART 230(3); MED 465(3); select 12 hours with advisor approval: ART 330(3), 331(3), 430(3), 431(3), 432(3-6), 399(3-6)
- Multimedia Studies: See Department of Media, Journalism & Film section of catalog
- Video Studies: See Department of Media, Journalism & Film section of catalog
- Minor Required. Note: No more than 6 hours may count for both the major and the minor. Students should seek advisor approval for courses in the minor.
- General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog
Minors
Art
Art
Art History
- ART 271(3) or 272(3); and ART 273(3) or 274(3)
- Additional 12 hours art history electives should be chosen with advisement by an art history faculty member to bring the total number of hours in art history to no fewer than 18. Note: Students may not use both ART 480(3) and ART 484(3) to fulfill the 12 hours of electives.
Art History
- ART 271(3) or 272(3); and ART 273(3) or 274(3)
- Additional 15 hours art history electives should be chosen with advisement by an art history faculty member to bring the total number of hours in Art History to no fewer than 21. Note: Students may not use both ART 480(3) and ART 484(3) to fulfill the 15 hours of electives.
Art History
(Non-Certifiable)
- ART 271(3), 272(3), 273(3), 274(3)
- Additional 9 hours art history electives should be chosen with advisement by an art history faculty member to bring the total number of hours in Art History to no fewer than 21. Note: Students may not use both ART 480(3) and ART 484(3) to fulfill the 9 hours of electives
Art Courses
ART 98 Topics in Art and Design
A variable content course consisting of lectures and/or studio projects. May not be used to fulfill a major requirement in the Art and Design Department. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 1-2 D
ART 100 Two-Dimensional Design
Elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Experience with a variety of media and subject matter. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 101 Three-Dimensional Design
Prerequisite: ART 100. Elements and principles of three dimensional design. Experience with a variety of media and subject matter. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 110 Two-Dimensional Design for Digital Media
Elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Computers will be used extensively in this class. Will not count toward the BA in Art or Design, BFA in Art or Design, or the BS Ed in Art and Design. 3(0-6) S
ART 115 Drawing I
Basic elements and principles of drawing. A problematic approach to the process of seeing and drawing through an applied investigation of natural and man-made forms. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 200 Art in Context
General Education Course (Self-Understanding/Humanities Perspective). This course introduces the visual arts in the context of history and culture. It involves analysis of art works and introduces terminology and concepts necessary for understanding art within various cultural matrices. Does not count toward BA or BSED in Art and Design; or BFA in Art or Design. 3(3-0) F,S
ART 202 Intermediate Design
Prerequisite: ART 100 and ART 101 and ART 115. A presentation in greater depth of major theories of art and design with emphasis on color theory and systems. Structured studio design problems applying and investigating such theories. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 210 Introduction to Digital Arts
Prerequisite: ART 100 or ART 110; and CIS 101 or CSC 101 or CSC 111. Exploration of digital art forms, focusing on the interrelationship of the digital technology on art and culture. The goal of the course is to weave technical skills into creative vision. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 212 Ceramics I
An introduction to handbuilding, wheel and firing processes, including raku. Fundamentals of ceramic materials, equipment, and preparation of clay and glazes. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 215 Drawing II
Prerequisite: ART 115. Continuation of drawing fundamentals in greater depth and exploration of additional media. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 223 Metals-Jewelry I
Introduction to non-ferrous metal fabrication processes including piercing, soldering and finishing. Fundamentals of tools, materials, and jewelry concepts. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 225 Painting I
Prerequisite: ART 100 and ART 115 and ART 215. Basic investigation of materials, techniques, and visual concepts important to the process of painting. Emphasis on understanding visual elements through work which includes study from the still-life and model. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 226 Watercolor for the Non-Art Majors
To acquaint the student with the essential characteristics of the materials used in watercolor painting and to familiarize the student with the techniques used in applying transparent pigment to various prepared surfaces. This course will not fulfill the requirements for a major or a minor in art. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 230 Computer Animation I
Prerequisite: ART 100 or ART 110. Exploration of visual expression through the use of sequential images. Experience with a wide range of digital processes. 3(0-6) F
ART 235 Sculpture I
Prerequisite: ART 101. Development of fundamental and personal concepts concerning subject matter as related to sculpture. Experience with a wide range of media and techniques. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 242 Printmaking I
Prerequisite: ART 100 and ART 115 and ART 215. Beginning problems in printmaking. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 243 Relief Print
Prerequisite: ART 215. An exploration of the relief processes through the mediums of linocut and woodcut. 3(0-6), D
ART 253 Fibers
Prerequisite: ART 100. Introduction to two and three-dimensional fiber techniques and structures. Emphasis will be placed on using a variety of techniques in the execution of assigned problems. Experimental use of materials will be encouraged. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F
ART 255 Photography I
Prerequisite: ART 100. Basic course in black and white photography. Includes camera controls and darkroom work. Photography as visual expression. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 271 History of Western Art I
Prerequisite: ENG 110. General Education Course (Culture and Society/Humanities Perspective). A survey of Western art and the cultures that produced it from Prehistory through the Gothic period. 3(3-0) F,S
ART 272 History of Western Art II
Prerequisite: ENG 110. General Education Course (Culture and Society/Humanities Perspective). A survey of Western art and the cultures that produced it from the Gothic Period to the Second World War. 3(3-0) F,S
ART 273 Survey of the Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Prerequisite: ENG 110. General Education Course (Culture and Society/Humanities Perspective). A survey of the art and architecture produced by the cultures of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. 3(3-0) F,S
ART 274 Survey of Asian Art
Prerequisite: ENG 110. General Education Course (Culture and Society/Humanities Perspective). A survey of the art objects and the cultures which produced them, primarily those of India, China, and Japan. 3(3-0) F,S
ART 300 Fundamentals of Collaboration in Electronic Arts
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor based on passing Candidacy Review in Electronic Arts. Exploration of aesthetic and communication issues involved in producing work in interdisciplinary electronic media. 3(0-6) S
ART 310 Time-Based Digital Arts
Prerequisite: ART 210. This course explores video art, focusing on production and theory with an emphasis on creative expression. Alternative means of moving image can be explored as well. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 3(0-6) S
ART 312 Ceramics II
Prerequisite: ART 101 and ART 212. A continued investigation of the potter's wheel as a tool to create ceramic forms. Greater exploration of surface enhancement materials, and processes including basic glaze chemistry and firing operations. Evidence of expanded individuality in the understanding of advanced technique and sensitivity to form expected. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 313 Ceramics III
Prerequisite: ART 312. Advanced studio and firing responsibilities. Must be repeated to a total of 6 hours. The first three credit hours: a continued investigation of hand-building techniques as a way to create ceramic forms and exploring further development of surface treatments. When repeated, the second three credit hours: advanced problems associated with clay and form and surface treatment. Evidence of expanded individuality in the understanding of advanced technique and sensitivity of form expected. Must be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 314 Special Topics in Ceramics
Prerequisite: ART 212. Specialized studies in ceramics to include subjects in such areas as raku, salt firing, kiln building, glaze formulations, handbuilding, etc. Subject of course to be selected by the instructor. May be repeated to a total of 12 hours when course content changes. Variable content course. 3(0-6) D
ART 315 Drawing III
Prerequisite: ART 215. Problems of greater visual and conceptual complexity. More emphasis given to development of individual qualities. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 316 Life Drawing
Prerequisite: ART 215. Drawing the human figure with emphasis on anatomy, structure, and form. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F, S
ART 322 Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Prerequisite: ART 101 and ART 223. Further exploration of metal fabrication processes. Introduction to jewelry scale casting and to silversmithing techniques. 3(0-6) F
ART 323 Jewelry, Metals, and Enameling
Prerequisite: ART 101 or concurrent enrollment; and ART 223. Further exploration of metal fabrication and smithing processes. Introduction to enameling and other color techniques on metal. 3(0-6) S
ART 324 Metals and Jewelry III
Prerequisite: ART 322 and ART 323. Advanced problems in metals. Greater exploration of materials and techniques with an emphasis on individual problem-solving. May be repeated to a total of 12 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 325 Painting II
Prerequisite: ART 225. Problems of greater visual and conceptual complexity. More emphasis given to development of individual qualities. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 326 Painting with Water-Based Media
Prerequisite: ART 225. A course which introduces and explores one or more water-based media such as watercolor, gouache, casein and acrylic. Media emphasis to be determined by the instructor. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 330 Computer Animation II
Prerequisite: ART 230. Further exploration of visual expression in animation. Advanced techniques in the manipulating of forms and animation. Advanced techniques in the manipulating of forms and surfaces within the digital 3D environment. 3(0-6) S
ART 331 Computer Animation III
Prerequisite: ART 330 and permission of instructor. Priority will be given to those students who have successfully completed the Computer Animation Emphasis Candidacy Review for the BFA in Art or the BS in Electronic Arts. Further exploration of visual expression in animation. Advanced techniques in animating within the digital 3D environment. 3(0-6) F
ART 335 Sculpture II
Prerequisite: ART 235. Individual problems and concepts in organizing mass and space utilizing a range of techniques and media, including metal casting and welding, carving, plastics, and fibers. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 336 Figure Modeling
Prerequisite: ART 100 and ART 101 and ART 215. Modeling the human figure with emphasis on anatomy, structure and form by exploring the usage of clay, wax or plaster. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6), D
ART 342 Printmaking II
Prerequisite: ART 242. Advanced problems in printmaking. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 343 Lithography
Prerequisite: ART 242. Exploration of stone lithography as an expressive means toward creating hand-pulled prints. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6), D
ART 354 Medium Format Photography
Prerequisite: ART 255. An investigation of technical and aesthetic issues of medium format photography. Emphasis on the development of expressive photographic images. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 355 Large Format Photography
Prerequisite: ART 255. An investigation of technical and aesthetic issues of large format photography. Emphasis on the development of expressive photographic images. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 356 Color Photography
Prerequisite: ART 255. An investigation of technical and aesthetic issues of color photography. Emphasis on the development of expressive photographic images. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 357 Special Topics in Photography
Prerequisite: ART 355 or ART 356. Alternative photographic processes to broaden the photographic experience. Subject of course to be selected by the instructor. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours when course content changes. Variable content course. 3(0-6) D
ART 358 Studio Photography
Prerequisite: ART 354 and ART 355. An investigation of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual issues of studio photography with emphasis on the portrait and the still-life. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) S
ART 359 Digital Photography
Prerequisite: ART 356. An investigation of technical and aesthetic issues of digital photography including the use of a digital camera, film scanning, software, and digital output. Emphasis on the development of expressive photographic images. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 360 Introduction to Art Education
Prerequisite: ART 100 and ART 101 and ART 215. Introduction to the field of art education and the role of visual arts in education; survey of issues, theories, and trends; review of content, materials, and approaches through discussion, research, studio experiences, critical writing, observation of classes, and analysis of models for teaching art in elementary and secondary schools. 3(2-3) S
ART 366 Elementary Art Education
Prerequisite: ART 360. Overview of artistic growth of children; survey of philosophies, issues, methods, materials, resources, processes, and strategies for teaching art and integrating it into the school curriculum; unit and lesson planning, assessment, and evaluation. Lecture, discussion, studio, and classroom observations. Credited only for B.S. in Education. 3(2-3) F
ART 374 Art of India
Prerequisite: ART 274. Survey of the major art and architecture monuments of India and the cultural context from which they were produced. 3(3-0) D
ART 377 History of Graphic and Applied Design
Prerequisite: ART 271 or ART 272 or ART 274. An historical and critical examination of design from its beginnings to the present with emphasis on communication design in the industrial and post-industrial periods. Will not count as Art History elective for the BFA in Art. 3(3-0) S
ART 378 Women and Art
Prerequisite: ART 271 or ART 272. The course examines women's roles and contributions in the history of art and culture. May be counted toward the Gender Studies minor. 3(3-0) D
ART 381 The Art of the United States of America
Prerequisite: ART 272. The art of the United States from its pre-Revolutionary days to the present. 3(3-0) D
ART 382 Survey of Islamic Art
Prerequisite: ENG 110. A survey of the art produced in the lands under the influence of the Islamic religion. 3(3-0) D
ART 385 Art of the Americas
Prerequisite: ART 273. A survey of the art and architecture of North America, Mesoamerica, Central America, and South America and the cultures that produced it. 3(3-0) D
ART 386 Art of Africa
Prerequisite: ART 273. A survey of the art and architecture of Africa and the cultures that produced it. 3(3-0) D
ART 387 History of Photography
Prerequisite: ART 272. The development and history of photography as an artistic medium. 3(3-0) D
ART 390 Art History Teaching Assistant
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Under the direct guidance of the professor, the student will assist the professor in teaching, supervising, and/or grading course materials. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Does not count toward the BA or BSED in Art and Design or BFA in Art or BFA in Design. 0-1 D
ART 399 Individual Instruction
Prerequisite: senior or postbaccalaureate standing; 12 sequential hours in same studio area and permission of instructor. Independent work on special projects approved by studio advisor. Repeatable to a total of 6 hours in any studio area. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 401 Teaching of Art
Prerequisite: ART 366; and EDC 350 or concurrent enrollment; and admitted to teacher education program. Artistic and aesthetic growth of adolescents; survey of philosophies, issues, methods, materials, resources, processes, and strategies for teaching art in secondary schools; observation; unit and lesson planning; microteaching. Credited only on B.S. in Education (Secondary). A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take ART 490 or ART 491. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 3(2-3) S
ART 407 Art Internship
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Student will complete actual job assignments while working for outside organizations under the supervision of an art faculty member. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. 1-3 D
ART 410 Seminar in Digital Arts
Prerequisite: ART 310. Advanced research in digital arts, with emphasis on developing personal vision. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 425 Painting III
Prerequisite: ART 325. An advanced-level course utilizing a combination of structured and self-directed approaches. Students will continue to develop formal skills and will be encouraged to explore issues of content and visual aesthetics, while developing an individual point-of-view. Repeatable up to 9 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 430 Computer Animation IV
Prerequisite: ART 331. Individual problems in animation and advanced techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a personal point of view. 3(0-6) S
ART 431 Professional Practices in Computer Animation
Prerequisite: ART 430. Lecture, discussion and assignments for students seeking careers in computer animation. Presentation skills will be emphasized. Students will be required to write and perform research, as well as continue to develop their portfolio. 3(0-6) F
ART 432 Computer Animation V
Prerequisite: ART 431. Individual portfolio development in animation. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a personal point of view. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 455 Advanced Photography Seminar
Prerequisite: 12 hours in emphasis and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of advanced photographic projects. Emphasis on development of personal vision. A study of historical and contemporary critical issues in photography. Must be taken at least once with ART 499. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 3(0-6) F,S
ART 460 Critical Studies in Art Education
Prerequisite: ART 366 and ART 401. Review of theories and issues concerning the study of aesthetics, art history, and art criticism in art education; survey of methods; observation of various models; generation of materials, resources, and strategies for implementation; teaching experiences utilizing strategies. 3(2-3) F
ART 466 Art Education Practicum
Prerequisite: 30 hours of art and ART 366 and ART 401. Observation and classroom teaching experiences; writing unit and lesson plans; classroom motivation, management, and discipline; evaluation and exhibition of student art work; ordering supplies and equipment. 3(2-3) F
ART 469 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II
Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education Program; and grades of "C" or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval. This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MOSTEP quality indicators and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on B.S. in Education or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, BSE 499, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, FCS 498, HST 499, MCL 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, PED 498, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493. Supplemental course fee. 4 F,S
ART 472 Medieval Art
Prerequisite: ART 271. Painting, sculpture, and architecture of Europe from the fourth century through the fourteenth century. The course emphasizes the development of a distinctly European art and culture. 3(3-0) D
ART 474 Classical Art
Prerequisite: ART 271. A survey of the art and architecture of Greece and Rome including the art of Crete and Mycenae. 3(3-0) D
ART 475 Art of the Renaissance
Prerequisite: ART 272. A survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe from 1300-1575. 3(3-0) D
ART 478 Baroque Art
Prerequisite: ART 272. The major figures and developments in art and architecture from Mannerism through the Rococo in Italy and Northern Europe. 3(3-0) D
ART 479 19th Century Art
Prerequisite: ART 272. The major figures and developments in art and architecture from Neo-Classicism through the end of the century in Europe. 3(3-0) D
ART 480 Modern Art
Prerequisite: ART 272. A study of the objects, artists, ideas, and movements which are a part of the modern and late modern tradition from the mid 19th Century through the period following the Second World War. 3(3-0) F,S
ART 483 Modern Architecture and Urban Forms
A survey of the historical, social, political, economic and technological forces that have shaped the forms and styles of architecture and cities from the time of the Industrial Revolution to the present. 3(3-0) D
ART 484 Contemporary Art
Prerequisite: ART 272. This course will emphasize the issues raised during the transition to "Post-Modern" culture in the last decades of the 20th Century and the beginning years of the 21st Century. The approach and the assignments will employ theoretical and critical as well as historical thinking. 3(3-0) D
ART 485 Art of Mesoamerica
Prerequisite: ART 273. The art and architecture of Mesoamerica and the cultures that produced it. 3(3-0) D
ART 490 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Art and Design)
Prerequisite: completion of all method courses in Art Education; a grade of "C" or better in all professional education courses; current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching. Student observes then teaches art classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee. 5-6, F,S
ART 491 Supervised Teaching (Elementary Art and Design)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ART 490. Student observes then teaches under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. Student participates in the program exit exhibition, "Students of Students Show". In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee. 5-6, F,S
ART 492 Art History Methodology
Prerequisite: 12 hours of art history at the 300- or 400- level. This is a critical study of the various methodologies used in the discipline of art history. This course will prepare students to pursue advanced study in art history. 3(3-0) D
ART 494 Independent Study in Art History
Prerequisite: appropriate survey course (ART 271 or ART 272 or ART 273 or ART 274); and permission of instructor. Individual projects and special problems in Art History. Permission granted only in special circumstances. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 3(3-0) D
ART 495 Internship in Art History
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Students will complete various duties as assigned with a variety of art history-related organizations. These areas include local museums, galleries, and/or visual resource-media collections. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. 1-3 D
ART 496 Selected Topics in Art History
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The specific topics will change from semester to semester depending upon the interest of students and professors, e.g. German Expressionism, History of Photography, The School of Paris, Cubism and its Progeny, Pre-Columbian Art in North America. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 3(3-0) D
ART 497 Selected Topics in Art and Design
Prerequisite: ART 100 and ART 101 and permission of instructor. Advanced problems involving the application of art and design fundamentals in either two or three dimensional projects will be explored. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours when course content changes. Variable content course. 1-3, D
ART 498 Senior Project in Electronic Arts
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Admission to this course is contingent upon successful completion of the Electronic Arts Junior Portfolio review. Under advisement from faculty, students will form production teams consisting of video production, computer animation, and audio production students. Each team will produce a broadcast-quality audio or video project which may assume various forms, such as a music video, a computer animation, or a short dramatic video. This course must be repeated in sequence for a total of four hours. The first two hours will be spent in pre-production preparations for the approved senior project. The second two hours will involve production and post-production of the approved project. If a student drops ART 498 during the second semester, she/he will have to join a new senior project team and repeat the first semester (pre-production phase) for a replacement grade before completing the final two hours of the course. 2(1-2) F,S
ART 499 Senior Exhibition
Prerequisite: senior standing; and completion of BFA Candidacy Review; and permission of studio advisor. Must be taken concurrently with upper division course in area of emphasis. Presentation of work from area where the majority of art course work has been taken. This work must evidence the attainment of a level of conceptual and technical maturity judged by a committee of the art studio faculty to meet qualitative standards required for the granting of the BFA degree in art. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 3(2-2) F,S
ART 590 Art Studio Workshops
Focused study in specific studio area, emphasis on upgrading skills and extending understanding of aesthetic and visual qualities. May be repeated to a total of 5 hours. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with ART 690. Cannot receive credit for both ART 690 and ART 590. 2-3 F,S
ART 598 Seminar in Art Education
In-depth study of specific topics and/or interaction with leaders in the fields of aesthetics, art criticism, art history, art making, and art education. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with ART 698. Cannot receive credit for both ART 698 and ART 598. Supplemental course fee. 1-3 Su
ART 690 Art Studio Workshops
Focused study in specific studio area, emphasis on upgrading skills and extending understanding of aesthetic and visual qualities. May be repeated to a total of 5 hours. Variable Content Course. May be taught concurrently with ART 590. Cannot receive credit for both ART 590 and ART 690. 2-3, F,S
ART 698 Seminar in Art Education
In-depth study of specific topics and/or interaction with leaders in the fields of aesthetics, art criticism, art history, art making, and art education. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with ART 598. Cannot receive credit for both ART 598 and ART 698. Supplemental course fee. 1-3, Su
ART 700 Historical Perspectives in Art Education
A history of ideas in art education and the individuals who have made significant contributions to the field; overview of beliefs, values, and practices and the role of art and art education in society. 3(3-0), F
ART 760 Contemporary Issues and Current Trends in Art Education
Critical examination of current issues and theories concerning the teaching of art; analysis of relationships between historical purposes and current practice; interpretation and evaluation of recent research. 3(3-0), S
ART 783 Practicum in Art Education and Educational Workshops
Prerequisite: ART 360 and ART 366 and 30 hours of studio art. Observation and classroom teaching experiences; writing unit and lesson plans; classroom motivation, management and discipline; educational seminar workshops; and exhibition of K-12 student artworks. 3(2-3), F
ART 794 Independent Study in Art History
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual projects and special problems in Art History. Permission granted only in special circumstances. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 1-3 D
ART 795 Graduate Internship in Art History
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Student will complete various duties as assigned with art history-related organizations. These include local museums, galleries, and/or various resource-media collections. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 1-3 D
ART 799 Independent Study
Prerequisite: portfolio review of work in selected studio area. Independent work in one studio area, directed and critiqued by studio advisor. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. 3(0-6), F,S
Design Courses
DES 202 Graphic Design Systems
Prerequisite: ART 100 and ART 101 and ART 215; Missouri State GPA of at least 2.50; and a major GPA of at least 2.50. Abstract and theoretical applications of design systems including grid information, various symmetries, and printed page formats. 3(0-6) F
DES 210 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design
Prerequisite: Missouri State GPA of at least 2.50; and a GPA of 2.50 or higher in the major; and ART 100 and ART 101 and ART 215; and either CIS 101 or CSC 101 or CSC 111. An introduction to methods of image creation and visual communication via available computer graphic software packages. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the computer as a production tool for graphic designers. 3(0-6) F
DES 250 Materials and Techniques for Illustration
Prerequisite: Missouri State GPA of at least 2.50 and a GPA of 3.00 or higher in the major; and ART 100 and ART 101 and ART 215 and admitted to BFA Design. A study of methods and materials used in traditional illustration. 3(0-6) F
DES 300 Graphics for the Non-Design Major
Prerequisite: ART 100. An investigation of how basic design principles relate to graphic communication as well as the study of processes used in preparing designs for reproduction. The student will apply this knowledge in a number of assigned design problems. Course will not count toward the BFA degree in Design. 3(0-6) F,S
DES 301 Graphic Production
Prerequisite: C or better in both DES 202 and DES 210 and concurrent enrollment in either ART 202 or ART 255. The study of materials and mechanical processes required for single, multiple, and four-color print production. 3(0-6) S
DES 303 Basic Typography
Prerequisite: C or better in both DES 202 and DES 210 and concurrent enrollment in either ART 202 or ART 255. Introduction to basic typographic forms and their use in visual communication. The application of design principles to the setting of type. Visual experiments with typographic elements. 3(0-6) S
DES 330 Communication Design/Methodology
Prerequisite: C or better in both DES 301 and DES 303 and admitted to BFA Design degree program. Investigation of the design process and its methodology through different forms of visual communication. Development of students' ability to present visually different ideas or information. 3(0-6) F
DES 331 Advanced Typography
Prerequisite: C or better in both DES 301 and DES 303 and admitted to BFA Design degree program. Application of typography in different fields of visual communication and publication design. Exploration of the relationship between meaning, content, and typographic layout. 3(0-6) F
DES 332 Image Design
Prerequisite: either ART 315 or ART 225 (or concurrent enrollment in ART 315 or ART 225) and C or better in both DES 330 and DES 331. Production of graphic images in relation to written information and/or specific subjects, ideas or messages. 3(0-6) S
DES 340 Web Design for Design Majors
Prerequisite: DES 330. Basic knowledge of web design using HTML, including information architecture and image optimization for the web. 3(0-6) S
DES 345 Basic New Media Design
Prerequisite: DES 210 or ART 210. Course will focus on basic knowledge of new media design and production. The course covers interactive interface design. 3(0-6) D
DES 350 Illustration
Prerequisite: ART 315 (or concurrent enrollment in ART 315) and C or better in DES 250 and admitted to BFA Design degree program. The study of various approaches and techniques of illustration for print and publication, including an introduction to digital illustration. 3(0-6) S
DES 430 Advanced Graphics
Prerequisite: ART 377; and either ART 225 or ART 315 (or concurrent enrollment in ART 225 or ART 315); and C or better in DES 332. The completion of advanced projects in graphic communication, including corporate and product identity, public service and editorial design. 3(0-6) F
DES 440 Advanced Web Design for Design Majors
Prerequisite: DES 340. Advanced skills in web design particularly focusing on interactive flash websites with multimedia content. 3(0-6) F
DES 452 Intermediate Illustration
Prerequisite: ART 377 and ART 225 (or concurrent enrollment in ART 225) and C or better in DES 350. The study of illustration as a communicative tool. Students will be assigned problems using various media. 3(0-6) F
DES 490 Professional Design Practicum
Prerequisite: C or better in either DES 430 or DES 452. A design workshop for the development and production of materials for portfolio. Preparation of a Final Project containing design work for a non-profit organization or a selected design issue, a written thesis related to it and public presentation of this project. 3(0-6) S
DES 497 Special Topics in Design
Prerequisite: Missouri State GPA of at least 2.50 and a GPA of 3.00 or higher in the major and admitted to Art or Design degree program and permission of the instructor. The specific topics will change from term to term depending upon the interest of students and professors, e.g. Scientific Illustration, Comic Book Illustration, Art Direction, Book Arts, History of the Book, Letterpress Printing. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours. Variable content course. 3(0-6) S
DES 499 Design Internship
Prerequisite: Missouri State cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 and a GPA of 3.00 or higher in the major and admitted to Design degree program and permission of Design Program Coordinator. Student will complete actual job assignments for outside organizations under the supervision of a design faculty member. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. 1-3 D